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Building skills to detect and address financial crime
Representatives from supervisory and financial intelligence units of Azerbaijan participated in a training aimed at strengthening their ability to detect and address money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks across different sectors of the economy. The training also focused on...
International conference in Armenia highlights importance of Prosecutorial independence in cases involving public officials
A high-level international conference held on 1-2 July in Dilijan, Armenia, addressed the critical issue of prosecutorial independence and impartiality, particularly in the context of criminal prosecution of public officials for offences such as corruption and money laundering. Organised by the...
Joint efforts underway to align the Republic of Moldova’s AML/CFT policies with EU standards
Strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s capacity to combat money laundering and terrorist financing is a critical pillar in the country’s European integration agenda. A strategic dialogue took place, bringing together national institutions and international partners to accelerate the alignment of...
Support in the area of sanctioning mechanisms for non-compliance with anti-money laundering requirements
Alongside an extensive review of relevant legislation and documentation, the Council of Europe organised two remote consultation meetings with national authorities in Azerbaijan to discuss the legal and institutional framework in the area of supervisory powers and sanctions for non-compliance...
Cross-border cooperation to combat illicit financial flows
The regional workshop “Threats, vulnerabilities and emerging financial crime risks linked to cross-border criminal activity and measures for its detection and disruption”, brought together over 30 professionals from financial intelligence units, central banks, tax, and customs authorities from...
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